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Intro to Cyanotype Workshop – Botanicals
July 26 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Peg O’Connell
Anna Atkins that was the first to use cyanotypes in a series of published books cataloging her magical botanical imagery beginning in 1843. In this in person 3 hour workshop, we will learn the timeless process of botanical printing that Anna Atkins used from coating watercolor paper, exposing and washing the prints. We will then expand on that to create completely modern artful cyanotypes exploring the additions of texture and color to the images in fun ways. You are sure to make fun exciting discoveries all throughout this process creating completely one of a kind art prints. Paper and materials are included yet students are encouraged to bring feathers, pressed flowers or any other organic material for creating cyanotypes. No previous experience required.
Agenda/Topics covered
Handcoating the emuilsion on paper, exposing, washing and drying the prints, learn how to create texture and color by adding water, bubbles and tumeric.
Special Instructions
All supplies provided, yet students may bring feathers, pressed flowers. leaves or drawings on acetate to create meaningful cyanotypes for themselves.
